| NEW AMSTERDAM, BERBICE – Mandy Fraser walked out of the Berbice High School with the prize for the Best Science Student when that institution held its annual graduation and prize giving ceremony last week.The young lady also copped the prizes for the Best Biology, Food and Nutrition, Physics, Chemistry, Human and Social Biology and the Best Student Role Model.Head Teacher of the Berbice High School poses with some of the best graduating students.Alongside her was Nyozi Fraser, who copped the Head Mistress’s Prize along with the Best Student for English ‘B’, Principles of Business and Information Technology, and the Departmental Prize for the Best Business Student.Annaliesa Sohan was the Best Information Technology Student. She was also awarded for being the Best Principles of Accounts, Office Administration and Electronic Document Preparation Management Student.Hemala Seenauth was the Best Graduating Student. The first runner up was Nyozi Fraser, and Mandy Fraser and Darshini Persaud were the second runners up.Prizes were also given to the best students in other subject areas — athletics and culture,Wholesale Authentic Jerseys Outlet, among other things.The top ten performers for Berbice High School at this year’s Caribbean Secondary Examination Certificate are Hemala Seenauth, who secured 13 subjects – seven grade one passes, four of which are with distinctions, four grade twos and two grade three passes.Nyozi Frazer secured 13 subjects – six grade one passes three of which are with distinctions, six grade twos and one grade three. Mandy Frazer got 13 subjects – six grade one passes two of which are with distinctions,Wholesale Authentic NFL Jerseys, five grade twos, one grade three and one grade four.Darshini Persaud secured 13 subjects – six grade one passes, three of which are with distinctions, three grade twos and four grade threes. Chitradai Deonarine attained 12 subjects – three grade one passes, one of which is a distinction, six grade twos and three grade three passes. Trishawn Budram gained 11 subjects – six grade one passes,Cheap Jerseys Free Shipping, three of which are with distinctions, three grade twos and two grade three passes.Errol Roberts secured 11 subjects – three grade one passes, two of which are distinctions, five grade twos and three grade three passes.Allana Heerlall scored 12 subjects – one grade one with one distinction, five grade twos and six grade three passes. Kerron King secured 11 subjects – four grade ones, three grade twos and four grade three passes. Deborah Bacchus got 12 subjects -two grade ones, five grade twos, four grade threes and one grade four pass.Touching on the performance of the institution at the CSEC examination this year, Principal of the school, Jennifer Rollins, said that 114 candidates were entered in 23 subject areas.“The students gained at least five subjects or more between grades one to three…It is significant to note that students achieved seven or more subjects with grades one to three passes. Ten subject areas recorded 100 percent passes in grades one to three – these are Agricultural Science (DA), Food and Nutrition, Technical Drawing, Clothing and Textiles, Home Economics, Management, Human and Social Biology, Integrated Science, Physical Education and Sports, Electronic Documentation and Preparation Management and Office Administration.”“With a growing school population, more classrooms, furniture and other paraphernalia are needed.”Ms Rollins said that there is no substitute for dedicated, trained and experienced teachers. “It is important, therefore, to applaud the crucial and vital contribution of the teaching staff, which, despite many constrains including inadequate resources and facilities, rose to the challenges.”The academic year began with 37 teachers, nine of whom are graduates, 13 trained, ten temporary qualified and two temporary unqualified, in addition to the six ancillary staff members.“The professional development of the staff is ongoing. Recently, one member of staff completed the Degree in Education Administration, while another completed the Certificate in Education Administration Programme. Two others commenced training at the Cyril Potter College of Education at Rose Hall Centre.”The 92-year-old institution offers 23 subjects which are written at CSEC and ten at the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE).The Principal congratulated former head teacher Carmen Hardyal, who retired in September, and all of the teachers for their cooperation.Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, Dr. Frank Anthony, described the graduation as a ‘rite of passage,’ “a milestone in one’s journey through life. But this milestone is important because it marks the transition from adolescence to adulthood. For all of you graduating today, there are options that are available either to continue studying at a tertiary institution or to enter the world of work.”He cautioned that the choices made now will impact on the future,Wholesale NFL China Jerseys, hence cognizance must be taken of the world as a whole.“I use these examples to demonstrate how rapidly the world in which we are living in is changing, be it in politics,Custom Raptors Jersey, business, and epidemics or in digital technology. Today,Brett Hull Red Wings Jersey, many countries of the world are experiencing the worst financial crisis in the century.“These crises show how inter-connected the world has become. It is this type of world that our graduating students must face, and the education they receive must prepare them to compete locally and internationally.”Minister Anthony said that the Berbice High School was the first institution in Berbice and has a very rich tradition to live up to.He pointed to Sir Edward Luckhoo, Sir Lionel Luckhoo and Sir Shridath Ramphal among some former students. |
